Genealogy Research Tools

Are you looking to dig deeper into the forgotten stories of the past? Use any of our many genealogy research tools to search through the archives of yesteryear.

African American Heritage

A groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research.

Ancestry Library

In-Library use only: Discover your ancestors with the world’s largest history and genealogy database. Browse national and international records from…

A section of an old map showing Cincinnati and other nearby locations.

Archives Unbound

A collection of county histories and historic atlases from Indiana and Ohio.

British Newspaper Archive

In-Library Use Only: Newspapers based in the British Isles. An account is required, but is no cost to you.

A collage of various black and white images and sketches of historic church buildings.

Church Index

A valuable alternative source for genealogical information found in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, church records, such as baptisms, confirmations…

Historic map cover reading "Evansville Indiana" by Sanborn-Perris Map Co., dated 1895.

Evansville Sanborn Maps

Search through the historic catalog of Evansville’s Sanborn fire insurance maps to learn more about the buildings that call Evansville home.

Find My Past

In-Library or Home use: Find more on your ancestors with records from the British Isles. An account will be required, but will be at no cost to you.

Fold3 Database

Fold3 is the web’s premier collection of original US military records, including many from the US National Archives.

Heritage Quest Online

Find the branches on your family tree with this online resource, part of the library’s genealogy and local history services.

A black and white photo of historical newspapers, "The Evansville Courier" dated 1898.

Historical Newspapers: Indiana Collection

Features six of Indiana's historic newspapers, including the Evansville Courier & Press.

History Geo

A library of over 12 million maps, including the First Landowners project and “Antique Maps” collection.

JSTOR

In-Library Use Only: JSTOR provides access to more than 10 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.

Four elderly men seated around a table in a vintage setting, all wearing formal suits.

Ministers Index

A valuable alternative source for genealogical information found in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, church records, such as baptisms, confirmations…

MyHeritage

Explore the lives of your ancestors, discover your family’s history, uncover your ethnic origins, start your family tree, and more.

An old newspaper header "Evansville Daily Journal" from October 30, 1861, with ads and articles.

NewspaperArchive: From Home

Search through 15,941 historic newspaper archives to do genealogy and family history. Find obituaries, marriage and birth announcements, and other…

NewspaperArchive: In-Library

Search through 15,941 historic newspaper archives to do genealogy and family history. Find obituaries, marriage and birth announcements, and other…

Newspapers.com

Find Yesterday’s News Today. Access Newspapers from around the world and throughout history using this database.

Indiana marriage license application with applicant details, dated 1964.

Vanderburgh County Marriage Index

Vanderburgh County, Indiana, marriages from 1818 to 1979 and a form to request county records. Please email the Special Collections Librarian for any…